Timber fire doors in Cowes: how we work
We cover Cowes and nearby Newport for timber fire doors, with surveys booked around your building's access and occupancy. Each door is quoted individually, so you can see what every opening costs and why.
Our Isle of Wight coverage includes Cowes and its neighbours Newport, Ryde and Gosport; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Regulations for timber fire doors in Isle of Wight
In Cowes, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.
What do timber fire doors cost in Cowes?
Guide prices for timber fire doors in Cowes run from about £750 to £1,600 per single doorset, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Where timber fire doors are needed
In Cowes, timber fire doors are typically needed in period buildings needing bespoke sizes and flats and HMOs.
The Isle of Wight's hotels, holiday accommodation and care homes make up much of its fire door work, alongside town-centre flats.
- Period buildings needing bespoke sizes
- Flats and HMOs
- Offices and hotels
- Schools and care homes
What's in the doorset
| Ratings | FD30, FD30S, FD60, FD60S |
|---|---|
| Faces | Primed, pre-painted, laminate, oak, ash, walnut and other veneers |
| Frames | Hardwood or engineered frames to match |
| Sizes | Standard and made-to-measure |
| Code of practice | BS 8214:2026 |
See the full specification and options for Timber Fire Doorsets
What happens next
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Cowes property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Common questions in Isle of Wight
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Cowes.
Is the survey in Cowes free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
How quickly can you survey in Cowes?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Cowes visits with other work in Isle of Wight. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Which veneers are available?
Oak, ash, walnut, sapele and many others, crown or quarter cut.
Timber Fire Doorsets near Cowes
- Newport, Isle of Wight (4 miles)
- Ryde (6 miles)
- Gosport (7 miles)
- Fareham (8 miles)
- Hythe (8 miles)
- Portsmouth (9 miles)